British man pleads guilty to drugging and raping wife over two decades
A man in his sixties has pleaded guilty in court to decades of drugging and sexually assaulting his wife, a case that came to light during proceedings at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court. The offenses took place from 2004 to 2025, with the man admitting to 45 charges, including 21 rapes and numerous other sexual crimes. His identity has been withheld to protect his wife's privacy. In a related development, 12 other men, ranging from 28 to 74 years old, are facing charges for sexually abusing the same victim, but they have all denied the allegations, including those of rape.
Key facts
- A man from northern England in his 60s admitted drugging and raping his wife at their home over more than two decades.
- He entered the guilty plea at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court on Monday, shortly before his trial was due to begin.
- He cannot be named because doing so would identify his wife, who is entitled to lifelong anonymity.
- He pleaded guilty to 45 charges in total, having previously admitted 15 offences.
- The charges include 21 counts of rape, 15 counts of assault by penetration, 11 counts of sexual assault and one count of sharing intimate images without consent.
- The conduct is alleged to have occurred between 2004 and 2025.
- He also admitted administering a substance in order to stupefy his wife.
- 12 other men aged 28 to 74 are charged with sexually abusing the victim and have denied the offences, which include rape.
Entities
Institutions
- Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court
Locations
- England
- United Kingdom
- Manchester